XM installed - Super Stealth Mode
XM installed - Super Stealth Mode
09-01-2004, 04:18 PM
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Originally posted by tommym
is that the 9820XM? if so, I have the same one in mine. haven't listened to fm in weeks...hehe
is that the 9820XM? if so, I have the same one in mine. haven't listened to fm in weeks...hehe
Good eye, yes it is
By the way, whats FM?
09-01-2004, 05:58 PM
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Originally posted by Jetpilot718
Barely visable antenna...
Barely visable antenna...
(GPS Antenna)
I am pretty sure there are spots on both the right and left side.
It results in a VERY stealthy install (zero visibility).
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09-01-2004, 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by Dr Bonz
You could also just pop off the plastic cover on the strut (right where you have the antenna now) and put it under there. It'll work just as well and then you won't see it at all.
You could also just pop off the plastic cover on the strut (right where you have the antenna now) and put it under there. It'll work just as well and then you won't see it at all.
Hmm sounds like a good idea, thanks Doc! The plastic shouldnt mess with it huh? Because thats the only part of the whole antenna thats visable, the wires were hidden real nice.
09-02-2004, 03:00 AM
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Nope, it'll see through the plastic. As long as there is no metal covering it. Look at the in-dash pics posted above. In fact, the OEM GPS nav antenna for the Z is mounted under the plastic of the dash behind the triple gauge pod.
My XM antenna is the older bigger one and is in the exact same place as yours. I'd hide mine too but it's too big!
My XM antenna is the older bigger one and is in the exact same place as yours. I'd hide mine too but it's too big!
09-02-2004, 04:23 AM
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i had the installer put the antenna on the dash, but reception was really bad, so they put it on top of the car right in front of the spray nozzle for the rear window. doesn't look as bad as i thought it would since it is so small.
09-05-2004, 07:35 AM
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My reception's pretty good all around with where I have it located, but I do lose signal on certain highways (LIE Eastbound) and when going under tunnels and stuff (but not on the GWB for some reason?).
09-06-2004, 05:36 AM
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I've got my Sirius antennae mounted on the dash, right in the center.....when you look in the car its barely noticeable and is a good location IMHO...reception is excellent, except under bridges as well (lso on LI)....now I still need to replace my signal wire (only have mono XM right now 
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09-16-2004, 08:46 AM
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Originally posted by Z1 Performance
I've got my Sirius antennae mounted on the dash, right in the center.....when you look in the car its barely noticeable and is a good location IMHO...reception is excellent, except under bridges as well (lso on LI)....now I still need to replace my signal wire (only have mono XM right now )
I've got my Sirius antennae mounted on the dash, right in the center.....when you look in the car its barely noticeable and is a good location IMHO...reception is excellent, except under bridges as well (lso on LI)....now I still need to replace my signal wire (only have mono XM right now
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09-16-2004, 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by Dr Bonz
HUH? I seriously doubt that. I don't think anyone broadcasts in mono anymore.
HUH? I seriously doubt that. I don't think anyone broadcasts in mono anymore.
09-16-2004, 05:10 PM
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From the XM website:
"The Best Sound Quality in Satellite Radio
In a side-by-side evaluation of XM and its competitor, Sound & Vision® magazine concluded that XM has the best digital-quality sound in satellite radio. Only XM combines aacPlus by Coding Technologies with Neural Audio optimization to achieve digital-quality sound remarkably close to Compact Disc."
It doesn't say anything about stereo or mono but again, I don't know if even AM still broadcasts in mono anymore.
"The Best Sound Quality in Satellite Radio
In a side-by-side evaluation of XM and its competitor, Sound & Vision® magazine concluded that XM has the best digital-quality sound in satellite radio. Only XM combines aacPlus by Coding Technologies with Neural Audio optimization to achieve digital-quality sound remarkably close to Compact Disc."
It doesn't say anything about stereo or mono but again, I don't know if even AM still broadcasts in mono anymore.
09-18-2004, 05:39 AM
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Originally posted by sig2288
I heard XM only broadcasts in mono, is that why you got sirius? I'm getting ready to add sat radio to my alpine head unit and not sure which one i'd be happier with.
I heard XM only broadcasts in mono, is that why you got sirius? I'm getting ready to add sat radio to my alpine head unit and not sure which one i'd be happier with.
XM and SIRI both broadcast in stereo. In fact, both services are capable of encoding in Dolby 5.1. However, most raw music sources are not in Dolby 5.1 except for movie sound tracks, and most auto receivers cannot decode 5.1.
I currently have an XM Commander and love it.
Here is a picture of what I did for my antenna:
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